James Patterson

The film embraces a refreshingly unorthodox storytelling ethic, and none of the subtlety of narrative is lost by its dialogue-free script, allowing the imaginative strength of the artwork carry a hugely satisfying film

Fellini depicts the world of movie-making with a sense of exasperation, and Guido’s encounters with needy actors, wheedling producers and thoroughly useless hangers-on are often far more surreal than the ‘fantasy’ episodes